EdgeStar IB650SS, IB1500SS Ice-making system Cleaning, Important Discard the first batch of ice

Ice-making system Cleaning

Minerals that are removed from water during the freezing cycle will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the water system. Cleaning the system regularly helps remove the mineral scale buildup. How often you need to clean the system depends upon how hard your water is or how effective your filtration may be. With hard water of 15 to 20 grains/gal. (4 to 5 grains/liter), you may need to clean the system as often as every 6 months.

1.Turn off the power to the ice maker. Keep the ice maker connected to the water supply and drain pipe.

2.Open the door and scoop out all of the ice cubes. Either discard them or save them in an ice chest or cooler.

3.Remove the 2 screws in the front cover and push forward to remove the front cover. Locate the control box. Notes: Do not use too much force, as the wire leads connected to the power switch can be inadvertently disconnected. Use care in the area of the control box. Do not expose it to moisture.

4.Turn on the power to the ice maker. Pour 8 oz. of nickel-safe ice machine cleaner solution into the water sump. Add 8 oz. of tap water. After about 5 minutes, press down the “Clean” button on the Control Box. The machine will run the Automatic Clean mode.

5.Allow 30 minutes for proper cleaning. After cleaning, shut off the power switch, and unscrew the nut of the water-draining hole on the rear of the unit. Drain off the waste water to some container, and then screw the nut on tightly when the waste water is fully drained off.

6.Repeat steps 4 and 5 (without Ice Maker Cleaning Solution) to rinse the ice making system 3 times.

NOTE: The use of the Ice Maker Cleaner Solution in the water sump during the rinse is not needed.

7.Prepare a sanitizing solution made of 1 ounce of household bleach and 2 gallons of hot water (95º to 115º F). Remove the flake covers and slideway from the water sump and wipe the entire bin inside and out, covering the entire surface of the walls.

8.Fill a spray bottle with the sanitizing solution and spray all corners and edges, making sure to cover all surfaces with the solution. Soak the flake covers and slideway in the solution and put back in place after drying.

9.Allow the solution to be in contact for at least 3 minutes, then dry.

10.Repeat step 6 to rinse the ice making system one more time.

11.Reassemble the front cover.

12.Turn on the power again. The machine will return to the regular ice making mode.

Important: Discard the first batch of ice.

EdgeStar Full Size Ice Maker 14